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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,347.22, 1,374,989.49 and 566,689.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,347.22, 1,374,989.49 and 566,689.20 is: 782,048.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,347.22 : 1,374,989.49 = 566,689.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,347.22/1,374,989.49 = 566,689.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,347.22x = 1,374,989.49 × 566,689.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,347.22x = 779,191,694,096.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,191,694,096.51/996,347.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782,048.34

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